Since its invention, television technology has come a long way. What was once seen as a black-and-white box has now become an on-demand content experience on a thin and sleek screen. It has become part of the multiplatform generation where content jumps between devices in the blink of an eye.
The omnipresence and adaptability of content has not only changed the way we watch television, but has also changed the technological nature of the device itself. It is no longer enough to have high resolutions and good performance in terms of energy and electronic architecture. We are talking about televisions that now leverage processing resources typical of a computer or smartphone.
In that vein, the modern generation of televisions already includes radio sensors (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), motion capture sensors, processors, and video cards that elevate the television experience beyond the rigidity of traditional cable operator programming.
This is where software becomes critically important so that the user feels they can trust their television and does not have to resort to a computer to use input peripherals like a keyboard and mouse. The usability of the software on the television will make the experience more intuitive and as hassle-free as possible.
